Start your South Carolina LLC — filed for you, EIN included
Articles of Organization with the SC Secretary of State, your federal EIN, and an operating agreement template — $199 plus the $110 state fee, usually filed within days.
Cleaning crews, landscaping, construction subs, food trucks, resellers: the Upstate runs on small businesses that started informal and hit the ceiling — no business bank account, no way to invoice properly, personal assets exposed. An LLC fixes all three, and in South Carolina it’s refreshingly simple: one state filing, a $110 fee, and no annual report for most LLCs.
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with the SC Secretary of State, obtain your federal EIN from the IRS, and hand you an operating agreement template — the document banks ask for when you open the business account. Bilingual, flat price, no upsells disguised as "compliance packages".
Clear, upfront pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| LLC formation (Articles of Organization, filed) | $199 |
| SC Secretary of State filing fee | $110 (at cost) |
| Federal EIN (IRS) | included |
| Operating agreement template (single/multi-member) | included |
| EIN only (you already have the LLC) | $75 |
We prepare and file documents based on the information you provide. We are not attorneys or accountants; for legal structuring or tax-election advice, consult a professional — we can refer you.
How it works
Tell us the basics on WhatsApp
Business name (we check availability), your address, and who the members are.
We file with the state and IRS
Articles of Organization to the Secretary of State, then your EIN — typically days, not weeks.
Open your bank account
You receive the filed Articles, EIN letter and operating agreement — everything the bank asks for.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in South Carolina?
The state charges $110 to file the Articles of Organization. Our full service — name check, preparation, filing, EIN and operating agreement template — is $199 on top, so $309 total, with no hidden renewal charges.
Does a South Carolina LLC have an annual report or fee?
Most SC LLCs do not file an annual report — a real advantage over states like California. LLCs that elect corporate taxation are the exception. You still keep your business licenses and taxes current.
How long does it take?
Online filings with the Secretary of State are typically processed within a few business days, and the EIN can be obtained the same day the LLC is approved. Most clients have the full packet within a week.
Can I open an LLC with an ITIN, without a Social Security number?
Yes — you don’t need an SSN to form an SC LLC, and the IRS issues EINs to owners without SSNs through a paper/fax process we handle regularly. It takes longer than the online route, and we manage that timeline for you.
Do I need a registered agent?
Yes, every SC LLC needs a registered agent with a physical SC address. Most of our clients serve as their own agent at their business or home address; we’ll walk you through the tradeoffs.
LLC or stay as a 1099 sole proprietor?
That depends on liability, banking and tax factors we can outline but not decide for you — we prepare and file documents, we don’t give legal advice. For most contractors invoicing under their own name, the driving reasons are the business bank account and asset separation.
Make your business official this week
Message us on WhatsApp, tell us what you need, and get an exact price and the earliest appointment within minutes.